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Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West Fargo, North Dakota
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westfargotkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 701-371-7648
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors have taught my children not only the skills of Taekwondo, but also life lessons about setting goals, building self-confidence, and persevering through challenges.”
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What students say
“Master Chris is masterclass and the people he has working with him are each individually amazing in their own way.”
“The instructors have taught my children not only the skills of Taekwondo, but also life lessons about setting goals, building self-confidence, and persevering through challenges.”
From the reviews
We’ve been part of Northwest Martial Arts in West Fargo for almost ten years, and I can’t say enough good things about this school. From day one, they have provided a safe, structured environment where learning, growth, and improvement are the top priorities.
Great experience every time we go in. Master Chris is masterclass and the people he has working with him are each individually amazing in their own way. They stress respect, kindness and accountability and everyone there are great with kids. My 6 yr old absolutely loves it. What a wonderful program!
The instructors at Northwest Martial Arts are the best. I have 4 children that take class in Kindred during school year and in West Fargo during Summer. I could not have asked for a better place for my children to learn or for better instructors to teach them. Keep up the excellent work
Master Chris is an excellent instructor of Tae Kwon Do. Both of my children have had him as their instructor and he works so well with them. Tae Kwon Do is a great sport for kids to get involved in and I would recommend Northwest Martial Arts of West Fargo to anyone.
New to taekwondo? Start at Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo
Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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